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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.
Jaecoo J7 1.6 Turbo (186 hp, 2026): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
The SQRF4J16 1.6T is a turbocharged direct-injection engine, so it needs high-quality synthetic oil. The oil capacity is approximately 4.5-5 L (4.8-5.3 qt). Set the exact level with the dipstick. Take the change interval from the service booklet. For turbocharged direct-injection engines, it is wise not to stretch the interval: change the oil every 7,000-10,000 km or once a year.
Parts
3| № | Part | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fully synthetic engine oil for turbocharged direct-injection engine | |
| 02 | Oil filter for engine | AlternativesMannBoschFiltron |
| 03 | Drain plug sealing washernew |
Tools
8- lift or inspection pit
- socket set (10-24 mm) with ratchet
- torque wrench
- oil filter wrench
- drain pan of 6+ L (6.3 qt)
- funnel
- gloves
- rags
Step by step
12 steps- Warm up the engine for 5-10 minutes, because warm oil flows better. Shut off the engine and wait 5 minutes so the oil drains down into the oil pan.
- Put the car on a lift or over a pit. If you raise it with a jack, use jack stands only.
- Remove the engine undertray (skid plate) if one is fitted. It is usually held by bolts that take a 10 mm or 13 mm socket.
- Place the drain pan under the drain plug on the oil pan. Unscrew the plug carefully, because the oil is hot. Let it drain for 10-15 minutes.
- While the oil drains, locate the oil filter. On the similarly designed Chery engine, it sits on top, next to the exhaust path. Lay down a rag or set a pan to keep oil off the exhaust, where it will smoke and smell.
- Unscrew the old filter with the filter wrench. It may be slippery and could fall onto the undertray, so hold onto it.
- Lubricate the sealing ring of the new filter with fresh oil. Install the filter and tighten it according to the markings on the filter or housing. If it is a cartridge-type filter with a cap, replace the sealing ring and tighten the cap to the manufacturer's specification.
- Wipe the drain plug seat, fit a new sealing washer, and screw in the plug. Drain plug torque: approximately 25-40 N·m (18-30 lb-ft); for the exact value, follow the manufacturer's specification. Do not overtighten, because the threads in an aluminum oil pan strip easily.
- Through the funnel, pour in about 4 L (4.2 qt) of oil, wait 2-3 minutes, check the level with the dipstick, and add oil in small amounts up to the MAX mark. Do not overfill.
- Close the filler neck. Start the engine for 1-2 minutes. The oil pressure light should go out within a few seconds. Shut off the engine.
- Inspect the filter and drain plug for leaks. After 5 minutes, check the dipstick level again and top up to the mark if needed.
- Reinstall the engine undertray. Reset the service interval counter in the instrument cluster menu. Take the used oil to a collection point for waste oil.
Common mistakes and warnings
- Drain the oil only when the engine is hot but not scorching, because there is a risk of burns
- Do not let oil get on the exhaust manifold or the turbocharger
- All tightening torques above are approximate, so check the exact values against the manufacturer's specification
- Do not use mineral oil, and do not exceed the correct level, because overfilling harms the turbocharger and the catalytic converter
- If you have no experience working under a car, leave the job to a repair shop